Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
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Matthew W. Jackson , is head of the Joye Law Firm's Workers’ Compensation Department . Matt takes pride in representing the working men and women of South Carolina, and fights tenaciously on behalf of his clients. "I handle workers’ compensation cases for injured workers. I’m the head of the Workers’ Compensation Department. I’ll take any case that falls under the state Workers’ Compensation Act. In this profession, there can be a lot of churning of people,...
Former Commissioner Derrick L. Williams is one of the youngest-ever to be appointed to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. He was appointed in March 2007, and he served until January 31, 2013, when he decided to return to private practice. He is responsible for spear-heading the effort to make mediation of workers’ compensation available for complex injury by accident cases in South Carolina. Prior to joining the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commissi...
Mary Kathleen O'Connor represents clients throughout Pennsylvania from O'Connor Law ’s office in Frackville. She focuses her practice on personal injury litigation , workers’ compensation claims and trusts and estates matters , helping individuals and families address legal issues that can have a lasting impact on their health, finances and future planning. At O'Connor Law, Mary Kathleen O'Connor works closely with injured workers and accident victims as they pursue compensation a...
Patrick Sarsfield is a dedicated attorney with a robust background and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services across the state of South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of San Francisco, where he developed a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of political and legal systems. Following his undergraduate studies, Patrick served in the United States Army from 2013 to 2017 as an Infantryman. His military service instil...
After graduating #1 in his law school class, Scott Courrege was admitted to practice law in Louisiana in the Spring of 2018. Scott was born and raised in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and graduated from St. Stanislaus High School in 1998. In 2001, Scott was hired as a police officer for the Gulfport Police Department and worked full-time while he completed his B.A. in Criminal Justice at the University of Southern Mississippi. In 2003, Scott went to work for the United States Border Patrol, whe...
Chelsea Townsend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Chelsea, who practices law in Durham, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chelsea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren represents homeowners facing construction defects that affect the safety, value and livability of their homes. Her practice focuses on residential construction defect disputes involving improper construction or design, building code violations, water intrusion, structural issues and other defects that often emerge after a home is completed and occupied. Lauren has previous experience handling construction-related matters involving builders, design professionals and other key constructi...
Simran Rahi is a trial attorney and litigation partner with Portner & Shure PA , serving clients from the firm’s Columbia, Maryland office. He represents individuals and families in Criminal Defense : General Practice, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. His personal injury practice includes motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice matters, and his criminal defense work spans a wide range o...
Attorney Sophie Dieckhaus is passionate about helping those who have been injured. Sophie believes that during challenging times, everyone deserves compassionate support and strong legal representation to turn to. That’s why she represents injured workers and individuals involved in personal injury accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks, and other injuries caused by negligence. Sophie is based at Joye Law Firm ’s North Charleston office and proudly serv...
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